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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.62, 1,218.24 and 487.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.62, 1,218.24 and 487.62 is: 731.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.62 : 1,218.24 = 487.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.62/1,218.24 = 487.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.62x = 1,218.24 × 487.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.62x = 594,038.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,038.19/811.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.92

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